particle
noun
a minute portion, piece, fragment, or amount; a tiny or very small bit.
particles
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pluralof particle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tiny particles of comet material enter the atmosphere at tremendous speed, heat up, and produce bright streaks across the sky.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
Green explained that because the eclipse will occur just before sunset, particles from the fires could create a more "hazy" or "fuzzy" view.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Sun is constantly spewing out matter and charged particles, sometimes unleashing full-blown solar storms that shoot out giant explosions of plasma and other matter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The researchers also examined the characteristics of the particles being accelerated, information that may help reveal what kind of object is powering the process.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
It travels through our world as particles or waves, and it is everywhere.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
